thanks for all the replies the previous owner took exceptional care through what seems to be the easy half of its life im going to be taking it off her hands because i will be helping with family things i suppose i can only hope her extra efforts will amount to something i already plan on doing the timing belt and water pump replacement at k and flush the tranny at the same time and i will keep my ears open for the balance shaft other than that i will keep my fingers crossed and treat her nicely despite the nightmarish readings i have a good feeling for the car and i do really like it